Service and Equity Trainer bei Strategies to Empower People Inc.

Strategies to Empower People is looking to hire a full-time Service and Equity Trainer! This position is a temporary position (For the 1-year duration of our Grant) with the potential for further opportunities as a trainer within the organization. The Service and Equity Trainer will develop curriculum and implements training to community partners, families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities about how to better navigate systems and access resources. We are looking for a person with lived experience and the passion to uplift and strengthen community support by bridging the gap of inequity.

WHO ARE WE?

Strategies to Empower People is a 100% employee-owned company that operates in the Greater Sacramento area, Yuba/Sutter/Placer counties, and North Bay region! We have been providing services to adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) since 1994 and are the largest provider of our type in the area!

We believe that every moment has potential, and we work tirelessly to ensure the people we serve are given every opportunity to be as independent as possible in their homes and in their communities.

WHAT IS THE JOB?

The Service and Equity Trainer develops curriculum, projects and trainings to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families with Native and Indigenous backgrounds to better access services. This position provides education, training, engagement, outreach, and community connections on such services.

The Service and Equity Trainer conducts assessments to identify training and educational needs within Native and Indigenous communities, considering demographic challenges and priorities to help reduce disparity surrounding gaining access to these services.

SCHEDULE

The Service and Equity Trainer position is an hourly role that typically operates Monday through Friday during business hours, weekends as assigned, and classes taught in the community may require early morning and late-night scheduling. This position will require a flexible schedule based on the needs of the program and the agency.

The rate of pay for this position is $34-$38 per hour depending on education and experience. Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile.

LOCATION

This position operates out of our Sacramento office (2330 Glendale Lane) and Roseville office locations (730 Sunrise Ave).

This is NOT an office-only position! The expectation for the Service and Equity Trainer is to be offsite in the community conducting training and gathering research data. Driving to and from service community regions within the ACRC catchment, which include; Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Service and Equity Trainer position requires experience with leading group discussions, delivering information to the public, and providing interactive training to community members of varying cultures. This position requires experience with collecting and reporting data, and eligible candidates must be excellent verbal and written and communicators to effectively present information and engage diverse audiences. This position requires the ability to create relevant training and adapt material to each language.

Candidate will have lived experience with the IDD population and knowledge of Native/Tribal practices and teachings. The Service and Equity Trainer will have awareness of culture nuances, excellent time management, and attention to detail and ability to prioritize and rearrange priorities

Eligible candidates will have at least one or more years of experience in an administrative capacity (ex: Administrative Assistant, Clerical, Secretarial, or office responsibilities) and preferred six months or more experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and knowledge of regional center and community-based services and resources.

The position preference is a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Education, or a comparable degree in a human services field. However, lived experience, language or members of native/Indigenous communities will be accepted in lieu of Education.

Multilingual skills with any language are a huge preference!

Being a licensed and insured driver is necessary for this role, which includes having a clean driving record (no excessive points, and no DUIs/wet-and-reckless in the past 10 years). We provide mileage reimbursement at a rate of $.70 per mile.

WHY WORK HERE?

Aside from being a 100% employee-owned company, Strategies to Empower People has a lot of additional benefits for our employees!

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits after a requisite waiting period. Full-time employees can also begin accruing paid vacation time after a six-month waiting period! Interested in planning for retirement? We have a matching 401k plan for employees! We also provide mileage reimbursement ($.70 per mile), an Employee Assistance Program, sick time accrual, and more!